Goose Lake State Forest Campground

Star4.59
63 reviews
Goose Lake State Forest Campground
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Featured in:RV Camping Michigan

Quick Facts

1,280 ft

Price

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Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

30 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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March 2026

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Goose Lake State Forest Campground
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Campsite Fees
Rustic lakeside campsites with basic amenities (vault toilets, hand pump/rustic water, no electric or sewer hookups). One visitor review reported a...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.59

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Based on 63 reviews

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"Reviewers commonly praise Goose Lake State Forest Campground as a peaceful, scenic, rustic lakeside campground with good fishing and pleasant, uncrowded sites tucked in mature woods."

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Campground Map

Goose Lake State Forest Campground

Goose Lake State Forest Campground

44.3569, -85.2432

Nearby places
Lake City ~2.5 miles
Long Lake ~0.25 mile west
Lake Missaukee ~2 miles south.

Best Time to Camp at Goose Lake State Forest Campground

Summer brings the campground to life, especially on holiday weekends when all 30 sites fill quickly—savvy campers arrive early Friday to claim their spot. The season also brings Michigan's infamous mosquitoes and deer flies, so pack your bug spray and consider a screened shelter for comfortable evenings. Even in July and August, temperatures can dip surprisingly cool once the sun sets over the lake, making a warm hoodie or extra blanket essential for cozy campfires under the stars.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Mature hardwoods suggest good fall color and quieter conditions; not explicitly detailed.

Planning Tips

    About Goose Lake State Forest Campground

    Escape to the peaceful shores of Goose Lake, where 30 rustic campsites nestle beneath a canopy of towering trees in Missaukee County. This secluded, first-come, first-served gem offers the perfect blend of lakeside tranquility and old-school camping charm, with vault toilets, basic water access, and direct access to excellent paddling and fishing waters—all managed by nearby Mitchell State Park.
    Rustic state forest campground primarily for tent camping and small trailers, with lakeside sites.

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    Amenities available

    Potable water
    Picnic tables
    Vault toilets

    Activities you can enjoy

    Small, quiet inland lake setting supporting fishing, boating/paddling, basic swimming and wildlife viewing, plus general forest walking/exploring and access to state forest hunting.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsAccess road and interior drives can be narrow, rough and include steep hills and sharp turns (may be challenging for larger trailers). Typical Northwoods insects (mosquitos/deer flies) and usual wildlife; cell service may be spotty. No specific recent wildlife incidents are reported.

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    Reviews

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    4.6
    63 reviews
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    Top-Rated
    Goose Lake State Forest Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers commonly praise Goose Lake State Forest Campground as a peaceful, scenic, rustic lakeside campground with good fishing and pleasant, uncrowded sites tucked in mature woods.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 63 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Visitors highlight the tranquil, wooded lakeshore setting, clear water, enjoyable paddling and fishing, well-spaced campsites, and abundant wildlife (loons, deer, eagles, turtles). Several reviewers...
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    Based on 63 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Arrive early on weekends because sites are first-come/first-served; choose lake-side sites for best views and access; bring water treatment or supplies despite hand pumps being present, bring insect...
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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